The UEFA Euro 2016 has kicked off with host nation France beating Romania 2-1 in Group A. The game happened at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Friday night. Romania started well during the first half. But Olivier Giroud had France's opening goal at the 57th minute.

PARIS, June 11, 2016 (Xinhua) -- Dimitri Payet of France celebrates after scoring during the Euro 2016 Group A soccer match between France and Romania in Paris, France, June 10, 2016. France won 2-1. (Xinhua/Bai Xuefei)

However, Patrice Evra gave away a penalty eight minutes later. Romania scored its first goal through Bogdan Stancu. The whole game looked to finish for a draw, but at the last minute, France's Dimitri Payet scored a winner. France's next game will be with Albania on Wednesday at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille.